Complete school year calendar for the Ithaca City School District — home to Cornell University and a nationally recognized school system in the Finger Lakes. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2025 through June 2026.
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 3, 2025 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 13, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 27–28, 2025 (Thu–Fri) | No School |
| Winter Recess | Dec 24, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day / Mid-Winter Recess | February 16–20, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Spring Recess | March 30 – April 3, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 24, 2026 (Wed) | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar from September 2025 to June 2026. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
The Ithaca City School District 2025-2026 school year runs from September 3, 2025 to June 25, 2026. Located in the Finger Lakes region, midway between Syracuse and the Capital Region, Ithaca serves approximately 5,500 students across 10 schools.
As a vibrant college town (Cornell University, Ithaca College), the district benefits from unique university partnerships and a progressive community ethos. Ithaca notably observes Indigenous Peoples' Day instead of Columbus Day and starts winter break earlier than most NY districts.
The first day for Ithaca CSD is Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Holiday Recess runs from December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026. Ithaca typically starts winter break 2 days earlier than most NY districts.
Spring Recess runs from April 6–10, 2026.
The last day is Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Yes. Ithaca CSD observes Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 13, 2025, rather than Columbus Day. Ithaca was among the early adopters of this name change in New York State, reflecting the community's progressive values.
Being a major college town, Ithaca CSD benefits from partnerships with Cornell University and Ithaca College. These institutions provide student teacher placements, dual enrollment options, and cultural enrichment programs. The district's academic culture is strongly influenced by its university-town identity.
Ithaca CSD serves approximately 5,500 students across 10 schools. Despite being relatively small, the district is the largest in Tompkins County and is known for exceptionally high academic standards in a progressive, college-town environment.
Data Source: This calendar is based on projected dates derived from historical Ithaca City School District scheduling patterns.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Ithaca City School District or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.ithacacityschools.org.
Dates are subject to change. Religious holiday dates are approximate and based on projected lunar calendar calculations.
Last updated: March 11, 2026